Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Cyber Fraud: Retired Colonel and Bank Manager Duped of Lakhs in Separate Scams
Two different scams have recently targeted individuals with cyber fraud.
In Pune, a retired colonel was tricked into paying for an online religious service and lost money.
In Mandya, a bank manager was falsely accused of financial crimes and coerced into transferring a large sum of money to avoid arrest.
Both cases involve criminals using deception to steal money.
Police are investigating both cases and have made arrests in the bank manager's case.
It is important to be cautious of unexpected requests for money and verify the identities of people contacting you online.
A retired Army Colonel in Pune lost Rs 5.3 lakh to cyber fraud related to an online puja.
A bank manager in Mandya, Karnataka, was scammed out of Rs 56 lakh in a digital arrest scheme.
The Pune incident involved fraudsters posing as providers of online puja services.
In Mandya, cybercriminals impersonated CBI officers to deceive the bank manager.
Three individuals have been arrested in the Mandya case, with investigations ongoing in both instances.
- Who
- A retired Army Colonel and a bank manager were the victims of cyber fraud.
- What
- Two separate cyber fraud cases where individuals were scammed out of large sums of money.
- When
- The Pune incident occurred between June 17 and July 9. The Mandya incident happened approximately nine months prior to the police arrests.
- Where
- One incident took place in Pune, and another in Mandya, Karnataka.
- Why
- Cybercriminals used deception and impersonation to steal money from the victims.
Victims' Perspective
Cybercriminals' Perspective
Deception Used in Scams
Victims' Perspective
Victims in both cases were targeted with fraudulent schemes. One sought online religious services, the other was falsely accused of crimes and coerced to transfer money.
Cybercriminals' Perspective
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- Pune Victim
- Retired Army Colonel
- Pune Loss
- Rs 5.3 lakh
- Mandya Victim
- Bank Manager
- Mandya Loss
- Rs 56 lakh
- Mandya Arrests
- Three individuals